The debut solo album from Curtis Mayfield, a masterful blend of socially conscious lyrics and tight, street-level funk.
- The album was recorded at RCA Studios in Chicago, with Mayfield producing himself.
- The album reached number 19 on the Billboard Soul Albums chart and number 132 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
- "Curtis" featured the breakout single "If There's a Hell Below (We're All Gonna Go)," a raw, politically charged funk anthem.
Curtis Mayfield was a groundbreaking singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose career began in the 1950s with The Impressions. He pioneered socially conscious soul music and funk, influencing generations of artists. "Curtis," released in 1970, marked Mayfield's debut as a solo artist after his departure from The Impressions.
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